IT Engineer at America University of Nigeria

The American University of Nigeria (AUN) - Established in 2003 by Nigeria's former Vice President His Excellency, Atiku Abubakar along with other local and international statesmen and academic leaders. The institution was conceived as Africa's first Development University. Its mission is to pioneer service learning and build leaders who will be prepared to tackle societal concerns. Located in Yola, Adamawa State, the University is a world-class career-oriented institution missioned to be an agent of change in the development of the region. AUN has a strong commitment to providing the skills and the leadership essential to solving the continent's critical social and economic problems. The university offers an American-style education modelled after the curriculum of American universities with corresponding approaches to teaching and students assessment. The first entering class of 124 students and 20 professors was enrolled in September 2005. The University started on temporary buildings at the AUN Academy located directly opposite the AUN campus. In seven years, AUN is fast becoming a model for other universities in Nigeria and West Africa.

American University of Nigerian is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: IT Manager

Location: Adamawa

Job Descriptions

• The Senior IT Engineer assists students, faculty and staff to maintain, repair and configure laptops and desktops.
• IT Engineer is responsible for general maintenance of University's desktops and laptops.
• S(he) is responsible for supporting and maintaining the university's Computers and peripherals, and for providing efficient desktop support for members of the university community.
• The IT engineer is also responsible for resolving any IT-related faults quickly and efficiently, including a broad range of queries from how to set up an email account to system diagnostics, plus enhancing and developing the IT provision extended within the university.

Job Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from a recognized tertiary institution in a relevant field, with 1 (one) year of experience.
• Advanced knowledge of university supported applications.
• Ability to learn and support new technologies.
• Possess high level interpersonal communication skills.
• Working continuously on a task until completion (or referral to third parties, if appropriate).

Other Requirements

• Adequate knowledge of AUN Policies and Procedures and the university IT Policy.
• Possess high level interpersonal communication skills.

Application Closing Date
22nd September, 2014

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their resumes, cover letters and references to [email protected]

Note

• The position being applied for should be the subject of the email.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.